North Dakota
North Dakota awarded more than $500,000 for broadband planning
BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) – North Dakota is receiving federal funds in direction of bettering broadband web entry throughout the state.
Chief Expertise Officer Duane Schell stated the North Dakota Division of Info Expertise obtained greater than $500,000 from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act to assist the division map out the areas in most want of high-speed web service. They may even be taking a look at methods to assist individuals overcome attainable limitations that restrict entry.
“We consider all of the issues how expertise is evolving our lives, it’s laborious to think about not having it. That’s 100% the issue we try to work on,” stated Schell.
Schell added that they anticipate extra funds from one other grant throughout the subsequent few weeks.
Schell stated these having difficulties affording web entry ought to join the FCC’s Inexpensive Connectivity Program to see in the event that they qualify for reductions for web companies. For extra particulars, go to https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
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